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Posted on November 2, 2008 by lyn | Posted under Inspirational
Are Legends Based On Fact?
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In discussing character education in Early Childhood, Dr. Thomas Lickona says, "Qualities such as kindness, honesty, self-control, courage, compassion, cooperation, diligence or hard work are the kinds of qualities that we all need, to lead a fulfilling life and enables us o live productively and harmoniously. Character education develops these virtues throughout every phase of school life." Legends In Education: The characters of many myths become so familiar to everybody; they take on a feeling of having been real. Here are just a couple of well loved legends which have been taught in schools for many generations. Robin Hood: Robin Hood robbed the rich and gave to the poor and fought against injustice and tyranny. He was a fugitive from the law and led a band of seven outlawed yeomen (prosperous farmers or bodyguards in a noble or royal household), known as the band of Merry Men. William Shakespeare refers to Robin Hood in a late 16th century play, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona'. In an attempt to give the legend more credibility there is a gravestone with Robyn Hood's name on it. King Arthur: King Arthur a legendary British warrior who defended Britain against the Saxon invaders. A 12th century French writer added Sir Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table, as well as the tale of the Holy Grail to the legend. Father Christmas: Did Saint Nicholas really exist and give away gifts from his extensive fortune, before the legend became the current commercial practice of Father Christmas? His various names were St Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Pere Noel, Christ Kind, Sinter Klass and of course Santa Clause and Father Christmas. Legends questioned: William Shakespeare was a very prolific poet and playwright of amazing genius, yet the controversy rages that Shakespeare is nothing more than a corporate name, representing a conglomerate of writers. Heedless of the true facts about the writer, Shakespearean plays have been translated into every major language and been performed more frequently, than the plays written by any other scriptwriter. Imaginary Legends: Children have always loved to read and hear about the imaginary characters you find in legends and myths and are well able to distinguish between fiction and fact. Irish Leprechaun (shoemaker) The delightfully mischievous Irish Leprechaun, with his lucky four leaf clover, conceals your TV remote and steals your underwear and at least one of your socks, in the dark of the night. Others say that anyone who manages to catch a Leprechaun will have hidden treasures revealed to you. Big Creature Legends Perhaps these myths of oversize creatures serve some odd purpose of explaining the unexplainable. Many different cultures have so-called sightings of these creatures. Inhabiting the remote forests in the Pacific Northwest, in America, is the legend of the Bigfoot. There are recent reports of having seen the footprints of the abominable snowman - the Yeti of the Himalayas. The Monster of Loch Ness makes a fabulous tourist attraction in the Scottish Highlands. A little known Australia Yowie, skulks around in the Australian Outback. Rising from the ground at night, it eats humans and whatever else it can find. Halloween, vampires and witches have their place in the myths and legends of many cultures. While ghosts roll onto a whole new area. Its up to the individual teacher and the goals and aims of the teaching institution, as to what children are taught about the area of the paranormal. About The Author: Dr Wendy Stenberg-Tendys and her husband are offering a once in a lifetime Blue Moon Opportunity by offering Seachange Lodge (http://seachangelodge.com) on the internet as a raffle. This is not a myth but a real genuine offer you need to take a few minutes to look up Win A Resort. (http://winaresort.com). It could completely change your life and be the means of fulfilling your dreams. |
Tags: HEROES, LEGENDS, MYTHS, MYSTERIES OF LIFE, ARE LEGENDS FACT OR FICTION, ROBIN HOOD, KING ARTHUR, LOCH NESS MONSTER, HIMILAYAN YETI, AMERICAN BIG FOOT, IRISH
